The City of London Corporation's draft five-year plan for Hampstead Heath includes up to 11 new ponds, a padel court feasibility study, and over 70 actions to boost ecology and visitor experience. Read the full details.
E-bike operator Lime has been commended for implementing new geofencing rules on Hampstead Heath, capping speeds and preventing bike abandonment. Read how this tackles growing pains from London's cycling boom.
Nigel Farage avoided the first PMQs of 2025, holding a lengthy press conference where he refused to apologise to former schoolmates and attacked London's safety. Read the full political sketch.
The new Oxford Street Development Corporation has met for the first time, approving budgets and appointing key figures to drive the major London regeneration project forward.
Reform UK's new London mayoral candidate, Laila Cunningham, has drawn criticism for claiming people now 'pity' Londoners. She and Nigel Farage paint a grim picture of crime, despite official statistics showing falls.
The City of London Corporation is reviewing the seasonal schedule of Hampstead Heath's Mixed Pond, with a view to potentially opening it year-round due to soaring demand for open water swimming.
Reform UK has selected Westminster councillor Laila Cunningham as its candidate for the 2028 London mayoral election. She vows a 'war on crime' and challenges Sadiq Khan's record.
Concerns raised after firm awarded four café contracts on Hampstead Heath had prior dealings with the remarketing agent. Campaigners question due diligence as petition gains 14,000+ signatures.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funded NPR and PBS, has formally dissolved after Congress cut $1.1bn. The move threatens local stations and news deserts. Read the full story.
Policy Chairman Chris Hayward outlines how London will move from post-Brexit planning to execution in 2026, focusing on financial services, trade, and regulatory reform to secure its global status.
Federal funding cuts to US public broadcasters have triggered a wave of 'rage-giving' donations, but stations fear it may not be enough to fill the long-term financial void. Explore the impact on local communities.
Watch the historic swearing-in of Zohran Mamdani as the new Mayor of New York City. See the ceremony and hear his vision for the city's future.
A petition to halt the takeover of five beloved North London cafés by chain Daisy Green has gained over 11,000 signatures. Locals and celebrities protest the City of London Corporation's tender decision.
Meat lovers flocked to London's historic Smithfield Market for its chaotic annual pre-Christmas auction. The event returned with gusto after plans to save and relocate the 800-year-old market were confirmed. Read the full story.
Liam Shrivastava, the Green mayoral candidate for Lewisham, pledges to stand up to developers over affordable housing and improve road safety. The former Labour councillor aims for change in the 2026 election.
Four beloved London park cafés are being handed to Daisy Green, sparking local outrage. Operators have until end of January to leave. Read the full story.
Residents in the Square Mile face revised waste collection dates over the festive bank holidays. See the full schedule and tree recycling details here.
Four beloved North London park cafés lose their leases to the Daisy Green chain despite massive public support. Discover the community's anger and the Corporation's defence.
Reform UK faces calls to sack mayoral candidate Chris Parry after he suggested several politicians from minority backgrounds lack primary loyalty to the UK. Labour accuses Nigel Farage of turning a blind eye to racism.
Five beloved North London cafés, backed by Benedict Cumberbatch, face an anxious wait as the City of London Corporation delays announcing their future. Campaigners demand urgent clarity.
A High Court judge will decide in the new year whether a judicial review challenging trans access to Hampstead Heath's single-sex ponds can proceed. The case follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling on the meaning of 'sex'.
The City of London Corporation has approved over £151 million to refurbish its housing estates. The 10-year plan aims to tackle issues like damp, mould, and disrepair in homes across the capital.
Hundreds of Barbican Estate residents face a weekend without water after a mains leak. Thames Water apologises as locals are directed to nearby gyms for showers. Read the latest.
Developer Welput withdraws appeal to build a 43-storey office block near the UK's oldest synagogue, Bevis Marks, after planning refusal over heritage and worship concerns. Read the full story.
Hundreds of Barbican residents face a weekend without water after a major leak. Thames Water engineers scramble for a fix as locals are offered gym showers and bottled water. Full details on the ongoing disruption.
Ministers postpone new mayoral votes in four English regions until 2028, triggering fierce accusations of 'dictatorial' behaviour from opposition parties. Read the full story.
Keir Starmer's government postpones four mayoral elections by two years, triggering accusations of a 'scandalous attempt to subvert democracy' from opposition parties. Read the full story.
London's ancient Smithfield meat and Billingsgate fish markets are set to relocate to Albert Island in Docklands, promising £750m investment and 2,200 jobs for Newham. Discover the plans for their new era.
London's historic Smithfield Meat Market and Billingsgate Fish Market have a new preferred site at Albert Island in the Royal Docks. The move, planned for 2028, promises growth for traders and major redevelopment for their current central London locations
Exclusive polling reveals Londoners' discontent with the city's direction and Sadiq Khan's leadership, while Green Party's Zack Polanski emerges as a potential mayoral contender. Discover the key issues and surprising voter sentiment.